Part Nerdy Book Club – party resolution, #Nerdlution was born through a Twitter conversation Thanksgiving evening. I think of a Nerdlution as something important to you that you’d like to develop into a habit. My Nerdlution is to write more. Writing is something that is important to me, but it isn’t a habit. I’m not intentional about it.
I am going to write every day for 50 days. In 50 days this Nerdlution round will be over and we’ll start a new one. Maybe I’ll try and write another 50 days, or maybe writing will be a habit, and I’ll move on to a different Nerdlution or revise my writing goal. We shall see.
Community is something that makes us stronger. I’ve seen it with Nerdy Book Club, The #sharpschu Twitter book club, #bookaday, #titletalk, and, of course, my own classroom. We’d love for you to join our little community. Please link the blog post you have written about your #Nerdlution in the comments below. If you don’t have a blog, or don’t want to write a post, just let us know your #Nerdlution by leaving it in the comments.
This round of Nerdlutions will run from December 2 though January 20.
It takes 21 days to form a habit so writing for 50 days should nail it. I think I’ll write too as I would love to be intentional about writing. Thanks for the challenge!
I plan to write each day and walk more. Some of my students have continued daily slices after our project and I plan to join them. I am looking forward to it.
Let’s see. I read. I write. I blog. So those are out. My worst habit is Diet Coke. I always say I will stop, but then I cave back in. Therefore, my #nerdlution is to cut out the Diet Coke once and for all.
I need to catch up on great picture books. I’ll throw in planks everyday. Now, how to follow through? Write something short about each book while planking? No, no that won’t do! I know! I’ll get to the library and check out books and then use that blog thing I started and don’t know what to do with! Not sure how to attach my blog to this though. Hmmm a challenge! Love it!
Good morning, Colby. I’m in for 220 leg lifts, 10 minutes of arm weights and two miles of walking. My health has taken a backseat due to my reading and blogging life. This is a fantastic idea.
So much fun! I keep thinking of it as a Nerd-Revolution since I’ve always been bad at resolutions – but maybe a short-term resolution will do the trick. I keep saying that I’m working on revisions of my novel but I definitely don’t look at it every day. I’m going to revise every day so I can be ready to query in January. I’ve also been all about the yoga lately so I’m going to do yoga everyday. I’ve been working on being able to do a headstand without needing the wall behind me so I don’t tip over so I’m going to do that, too. Huzzah!
I don’t have a blog, so I will commit here to 20 minutes of exercise every day. I will also read something from my nonfiction section every day! (I’d much rather read fiction, so this is much needed.)
My blog is under construction at the moment, but I’ll be tweeting about my #nerdlution at @AnnieWhitlock. Mine is as simple as Colby’s–to write every day for 50 days. This may even involve repurposing my blog, formerly known as “A Year of Writing.” After all, shouldn’t it be called “Many Years of Writing?”
My #nerdlution is to read at least one picture book aloud every day to my getting-bigger-too-fast kids. We’ve switched over to all chapter books lately, and I want to get back to our picture book habit again! (Added fun: Will make sure each of the Nerdy Award Finalists has been read and enjoyed in our house!)
So love the idea! My #nerdlution: start a journal, write one thing to celebrate each day; yoga 2x/week at least; walk at least 20 min/day; practice random acts of kindness.
I can’t post a blog about it yet ’cause I refuse to officially launch ’til I have certain things under control, but as Katherine said—I don’t need a blog to join! π
I have SO many habits I need to create and pages of lists to prove it, but I’ll list a few basics here:
1 – After about 40 years of being a serious night owl, I need to fall in love with waking UP in the wee hours rather than going to bed then.
2 – I need to get social media REALLY whittled down to something manageable.
3 – I need to launch my blog and get back to serious writing.
And trust me, these are only a few of the biggies! lol Good luck, everyone! I’ve never been good any kind of resolution, so though this is always my intent (and has been for YEARS) and I’ve listed it here—I know myself all too well *sigh*
My nerdlution is to write on my dusty blog everyday, at least one sentence…perhaps more. Just to get it up and habitual. I’ll link it as soon as I find it. This is a wonderful idea.
Logging 20 + running miles per week in the next seven weeks. Skip sodas (I’ve done it before, but this is HUGE. I am a soda freak) for sparkling water. Skip lattes (that on the way to school stop) for black coffee. Work on core and back in next seven weeks.
The spontaneity of #nerdlution has me throwing my hat in the ring too. I’m going to read every day for work and just for me, because those are not always the same. I’ll also spend as much time as I can every day on the stationery bike, because it is possible to cycle through the pain to discomfort to ease of motion.
If we do this again, I’ll add writing my own material instead of only reviews, essays and leading online book chats.
My #nerdlution is to actually start writing the book I have always wanted to. I could start with a blog so that I would have a link to post. Maybe I will even come up with an idea for an #NCTE session and submit it on time. π I guess all mine revolve around taking time to write. Very excited for this.
I don’t have a blog, but I want to join in, so here goes…
I am committing to 20 minutes of exercise every day. I think it will help my mindset and it will help me lose the weight I was told to lose 6 months ago.
I am also committed to reading 30 minutes per day. I also need to diversify my reading and branch out to what might interest my students. There are also so many professional development books I want to read, and quite honestly they’re piling up.
I’m going to do it! Any support or advice you all want to give would be awesome!
I’m so excited to find my focus once again. I want to blog but, haven’t figured it out yet, so I will write for 30 minutes, and walk for 30. Everyday. The reading part is not a challenge. π thank you wonderful work of Twitter for being inspiring.
I’m in.. Just finished PiBoIdMo for 30 days, and will now commit the next 50 days of NerdLution to drafting some of those story ideas. Also, blogging on a more regular basis… Love the thrill of a deadline!http://janeroecooper.wordpress.com/
#Nerdlution sounds great! I’m in. I plan to read every day for 30 uninterrupted minutes, walk 2 miles a day, and write a handwritten note of gratitude to someone every day. Best wishes to everyone starting this positive plan of action!
I’m in!
No HUGE changes, just small steps that will make life better-if I’m successful with the small stuff, I’ll set greater challenges. http://the-epic-life.blogspot.com
(sans blog post) I plan to read aloud with @AimeeLWinner each night for my #nerdlution. Making time to bring back the habit. Thanks, @nerdybookclub and pals!
So, I am somehow continuing 100 days of push-ups per day – even though I am now more sore than I have been in months. At the same time, I am so inspired by this group, this little-big idea, and will go for it with everyone in mind. (Plus, I feel awesome. Sore, but awesome).
This is a great idea. And, hopefully, I will be able to meet this challenge. My #nerdlution is to post something to my blog every day. http://judymko.wordpress.com
My #nerdlutions: multi-purpose quick writes, more time on the elliptical, focused writing every day. I’ll record my progress here http://threeteacherstalk.com
I will write 50 letters of appreciation to fifty people who have impacted my life. Some I will mail, some I will deliver and some I will keep myself for they have gone before me. What a great idea this is. #nerdLution
Ok! I am in! I have two… I will read daily (I am a more sporadic reader and would like that to change) and I will find a new person to follow on Twitter every day. #nerdlution
After PiBoIdMo, I realized I need to start writing in the morning before work instead of in the wee hours of the night. I didn’t think I’d start December 2nd, but there’s really no reason to wait. Thanks for the challenge! My Nerdlution is to write (draft, dummy, revise, query, pitch) in the morning every day. Now it’s out there–hold me to it!
I tried, for as long as I could to resist, but I can’t stand that everyone else is going to have fun and form great habits, and I’m not. I want to:
1) write poetry for 15 minutes a day
2) keep a food diary of what I eat
3) read Scripture for 15 minutes every day
What a great idea, was feeling exactly the same way. No blog, but here’s mine: 1. to let 50 people (one a day) know how much their lives mean to mine and 2. (gulp) to tweet once a day for 50 days and not let it scare me.
Thanks for this great idea. We are both in! Clare- 30 minutes writing and 30 minutes pleasure reading. Tammy – 30 minutes exercise and 30 minutes writing. http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=658
This is so inspirational, to read the comments and see already the community that’s forming. I did a mile a day fitness streak inOct., and in November I posted an inspiration for #NaNoWriMo almost every day on my blog. Committing myself to writing and sharing in that way was very reflective for me. For my #nerdlution, I will continue to write daily and post on the blog once a week, and continue to strive for my daily fitness, since I’ve managed to maintain that since October. It gets tougher with travels and weather. And the continuing to carry through without flagging part… This is so great!! Thank you all!
I’m going to be writing for 30 minutes every day (finally finish that pesky YA novel first draft) & walking with pups for 30 min. at least 3/week! I’m thinking I need to add getting a blog up and running as well! #nerdlution
My #nerdlution is to daily read and review on goodreads 1 picture book (fiction or nonfiction). Many times I concentrate on reading MG novels to promote to my students that I neglect the younger ones. Would like to be more deliberate with picture books and not read them in spurts.
Sounds like a fine idea π I try to draw something every day… with decent, if inconsistent results. For the next 50 days though, I’m sketching for #nerdlution and posting them to my book/illustration blog:
#nerdlution Thank you for your spirit. I am reading 60 min of children’s lit each day and blogging about it. First post it up at readwriteandplay.blogspot.com
My Love Affair with Kevin Henkes Grows (a review of Billy Miller, whole class conversation, and more)
I tell ya, this is great stuff π And I’m assuming that NERDLUTION is different than something as fleeting as a NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION in that it can be started ANY day of the year π
I’ve been struggling with writing alllllll night long. And so I went to Twitter as a master distractionβ¦which I haven’t been on since Thanksgiving and found #nerdlution. It was like destiny or something. Thanks for kicking my sorry a$$, Colby & Chris. 50 days of writing. Here goes!
I haven’t written a blog post about it yet, but I am definitely joining the #nerdlution movement. I am planning to walk or workout every day (and reach my step count goal with my fitbit). I am also going to write every day because I need to be more intentional about my writing as well.
A day late, but I’m so in!
My goals:
1. Work out at least 20 minutes a day, every day
2. Read daily. I need to get reading more YA fiction. I’ve been working so hard on AP Lit planning the last few years that I haven’t read much else. It’s time.
I found out about this late last night (well, late for me), but promptly decided I had to join in. My goal? Writing for 30 minutes each day. It can be in increments or in one fell swoop, just so long as I get that half hour in.
I only squeaked in 20 minutes last night, but like I said, I found out about it late, so I’m calling it good.
Nerdlutions: (1) walk and (2) work on Whole Brain Teaching certification…should be totally certified if I just work at it daily for 50 days…so do-able!
So impressed with how many people are making nerdlutions! My #nerdlution 1)keep blogging after baby arrives, 2) read every night 3) drink more water and get more sleep and 4) do Lumosity every day! http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlutions.html
I will eventually get around to blogging about it … maybe? But I am going to write for 50 days (even if some of it is not published). Plus, I’m combining this with a “Get 10,000 steps on a pedometer each day” goal. Started yesterday, and I’m doing okay so far.
Late to share, but I’ve been living it the last 2 days… Going to try to leave school by 5:30 every night. Been staying way too late, even after my productivity sinks. Last night I was in my car at 5:28!
Thrilled to know there will be a round 2, as well! Already planning that one, but it requires a bit of intentional groundwork… So I can think about it now, then jump all over it on Jan. 21!
I used to read a book to my daughter, who is now 8 yrs of age, each night – actually, at least 3 books before bed time! But for some reason it stopped. I got busier with school ‘stuff’ and her dad just got too tired to read to her. AND she’s learnt how to read independently. So 2 hours ago, we did read 3 chapters of “The 13-Storey Tree House” by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Mind you she’s read this before. The beautiful thing is that she was happy and content to read it with me againπ. I promised her that we will read a book together for the next 50 days. My daughter is very excited about this… ‘already planned books we’re going to read togetherπ. Thank you #nerdlution for this great idea!
Love this idea! Started a day late because Of my absence on Twitter, but it’s better late than never! My #nerdlution is to write therr daily gratitudes in a Gratitude Journal. See my post here: http://euribe.edublogs.org/?p=339
I started writing at least 15 minutes a day ( #WFMAD ) with Laurie Halse Anderson on September 1, and kept it up for 55 days. So I’m starting again with the #nerdlution crowd. Those YA novels won’t write themselves!
First and foremost thank you for providing the community for Nerdultion. Nothing is more positively powerful than these connections. We are in this business for the connections weather it is through writing, reading, sharing teaching, learning, following or leading. We all understand power of words and the deep and remarkable ways they shape lives.
I love that so many of our commitments are similar. The challenges are individual and quite personal yet we all see the power in our commitment to: the process of writing, the practice of reading and the respect of our bodies.
That said, my nerdlutions are not so original. But I take great comfort that my goals are so similar to so many of the people I admire personally and professionally.
I want to have writing be a part of everyday for me and my children
I want to read 1 poem aloud everyday ( audience optional)
My nerdlution: 1. walk, maybe run, with the dog almost everyday, 2. not to drink diet coke any day, 3. write everyday. It looks like blogging again is added to the list too. π http://refiningrcraft.blogspot.com/
I’m in on the Nerdlution! Liesl will eat plant-based, whole foods through January 20, excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s day, in which I generally eat several pounds of cheese.
My #nerdlution is to do Chalk-A-Day. A small poem in chalk, much like #chalkabration, BUT DAILY for 50 Days!! I will be posting on Twitter @Betsy_writes
Thank you to Colby Sharp and Chris Lehman for pushing me out of my comfort zone to write a blog in one day. I usually ponder a post over several days but a nerdlution is to write more. Read on to see my thoughts. Happy nerdlutions for the 2014 New Year. New Post: Resolute to Create Spaces to Grow As a Learner http://buff.ly/1fQYNBN
Just finished my blog post! http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2013/12/join-nerdlution.html
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Wrote on my blog today and thought I would share my post.
http://faigemeller.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/when-a-friend-comes-over/ Affirmation of my passion #nerdlution
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I’d love to join this!! Here’s my blog post….http://boxofchocolates29.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/nerdlution-1/
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My blogs aren’t launched yet π¦ so I can’t really commit to it *sigh* I love the idea though! π
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You don’t need a blog! Just leave your commitment in the comments. π
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Why not? Just post your goals here in the comment and tweet out your progress daily.
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Thanks, CBeth! π Now that I understand it, I actually did list a few of the many π
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Here’s mine: http://wp.me/p1a0dD-4K
Thanks!
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Here’s mine: http://geniushour.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution-taking-my-students-lead.html I have to thank Matt Cutts and Izzy for mine!
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Looking forward to the daily motivation!
http://www.jessicaloupos.blogspot.com/
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Can’t wait to start! Looking forward to sharing this journey! http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-nerdlution-begins-tomorrow.html
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It takes 21 days to form a habit so writing for 50 days should nail it. I think I’ll write too as I would love to be intentional about writing. Thanks for the challenge!
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Excited to start tomorrow. Here’s my blog: http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2013/11/nerdlution.html
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I’m aiming high; and hoping I can sustain it.
http://readaloudpicturebooks.wordpress.com/
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I’m in! http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/11/early-resolutions.html
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I’m so in!
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/
Even wrote a poem …
https://notegraphy.com/dogtrax/note/398100
And a podcast
Kevin
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Thanks for this! 50 days of writing starts tomorrow (today’s just bonus). π
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Okay-30 min. walking, 30 min. reading. Need to prioritize! Thanks #NerdLution!
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I plan to write each day and walk more. Some of my students have continued daily slices after our project and I plan to join them. I am looking forward to it.
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Let’s see. I read. I write. I blog. So those are out. My worst habit is Diet Coke. I always say I will stop, but then I cave back in. Therefore, my #nerdlution is to cut out the Diet Coke once and for all.
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Count me inβ¦great idea! I will write or post something each day. http://robbinswriters.blogspot.com
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http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2013/12/ing-out-nerdlution.html. Here’s my commitment to #nerdlution! Let’s go!
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Here’s mine! Write book 30 minutes, run/walk 20 minutes. http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2013/11/nerdlution-when-mr-sharp-creates.html
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Let’s do this thing
http://www.thebrainlair.com/2013/12/what-im-thinking-about-december-1-2013.html
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Thanks so much for the inspiration! Here’s my blog post about it: http://stufflizreads.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/nerdlution-or-how-i-stopped-stalling-and-started-moving/
Eek!
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I need to catch up on great picture books. I’ll throw in planks everyday. Now, how to follow through? Write something short about each book while planking? No, no that won’t do! I know! I’ll get to the library and check out books and then use that blog thing I started and don’t know what to do with! Not sure how to attach my blog to this though. Hmmm a challenge! Love it!
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Good morning, Colby. I’m in for 220 leg lifts, 10 minutes of arm weights and two miles of walking. My health has taken a backseat due to my reading and blogging life. This is a fantastic idea.
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You got this, Margie.
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So much fun! I keep thinking of it as a Nerd-Revolution since I’ve always been bad at resolutions – but maybe a short-term resolution will do the trick. I keep saying that I’m working on revisions of my novel but I definitely don’t look at it every day. I’m going to revise every day so I can be ready to query in January. I’ve also been all about the yoga lately so I’m going to do yoga everyday. I’ve been working on being able to do a headstand without needing the wall behind me so I don’t tip over so I’m going to do that, too. Huzzah!
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I can’t wait to read your novel:)
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I don’t have a blog, so I will commit here to 20 minutes of exercise every day. I will also read something from my nonfiction section every day! (I’d much rather read fiction, so this is much needed.)
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My nerdlution is to read professionally AND personally everyday. Too often reading personally gets put on the back burner.
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Walk on my treadmill desk rather than stand beside it. For reals. π
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Joining the newest nerdy craze, #nerdlution: http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2013/12/what-theres-nerdlution-happening.html. I have a goal sure to make all of my nerdy friends jealous.
Cathy
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What an incredible idea. So honored to be among this group of people. Here is the link to my blog where my #nerdlution is almost underwayβ¦
http://readwonder.blogspot.com
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I’m in! http://misskelleywrites.blogspot.com/2013/12/finish-that-draft-my-nerdlution.html
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My blog is under construction at the moment, but I’ll be tweeting about my #nerdlution at @AnnieWhitlock. Mine is as simple as Colby’s–to write every day for 50 days. This may even involve repurposing my blog, formerly known as “A Year of Writing.” After all, shouldn’t it be called “Many Years of Writing?”
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My #nerdlution is to read at least one picture book aloud every day to my getting-bigger-too-fast kids. We’ve switched over to all chapter books lately, and I want to get back to our picture book habit again! (Added fun: Will make sure each of the Nerdy Award Finalists has been read and enjoyed in our house!)
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I’m in!! Thanks to those of you who were the catalysts on the Twitter thread and to Cathy Mere for making me laugh, then join!
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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Jumping on the bandwagon. Here’s my post from last night: http://makingitworkinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2013/11/jumping-on-nerdlution-bandwagon.html
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Excited!! http://daydreamreader.com/2013/11/30/join-the-nerdlution/
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I’m in, but mine’s not that ambitious… more reading and cleaning. http://highleyrecommended.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution-2013.html
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I’m in! Jump started with a 30 minute walk today!
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I love this idea SO much! Here’s my post: http://my100adventures.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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I’m in! Jump started with a 40 minute walk today π
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So love the idea! My #nerdlution: start a journal, write one thing to celebrate each day; yoga 2x/week at least; walk at least 20 min/day; practice random acts of kindness.
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Great #nerdlutions!
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I don’t know if I’m going to blog about it, but here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/muellerspace/status/406931862091595777 I’m reading and exercising (not at the same time) 20 minutes each/day. Also, here’s a Twitter list I created to join and subscribe to and support your fellow tweeps: https://twitter.com/muellerspace/lists/the-nerdlution. 82 members so far!
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I can’t post a blog about it yet ’cause I refuse to officially launch ’til I have certain things under control, but as Katherine said—I don’t need a blog to join! π
I have SO many habits I need to create and pages of lists to prove it, but I’ll list a few basics here:
1 – After about 40 years of being a serious night owl, I need to fall in love with waking UP in the wee hours rather than going to bed then.
2 – I need to get social media REALLY whittled down to something manageable.
3 – I need to launch my blog and get back to serious writing.
And trust me, these are only a few of the biggies! lol Good luck, everyone! I’ve never been good any kind of resolution, so though this is always my intent (and has been for YEARS) and I’ve listed it here—I know myself all too well *sigh*
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YOU CAN DO IT!
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Thanks, Colby! I sincerely hope AND pray I can, too π
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I’m in for 30 minutes reading/20 minutes writing/30 minutes moving (probably walking).
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Read for 30 minutes a day. Run, yoga, etc. 6 days a week. Wahoo #nerdlution!
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My nerdlution is to write on my dusty blog everyday, at least one sentence…perhaps more. Just to get it up and habitual. I’ll link it as soon as I find it. This is a wonderful idea.
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No blog yet, but I am committing to nerdlution.
1. Write for at least 20 minutes every day. I use a notebook and hope for it to be filled!
2. Walk for at least 20 minutes every day.
Did a run-through today and it went well!
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Joining in! Starting up my own blog tonight!
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I’m looking forward to this journey and meeting some new people. Thanks! Love the #nerdlution image. Here’s the link to my blog http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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I’m in for reading every day, running 3 times per week, and blogging once a week. Whoohoo! Here’s my baby blog: http://newteacherinsights.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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Laughed as I followed this conversation Thursday night–and knew then I would be joining in. Here’s my post http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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Okay, I’m in. Focusing on writing and my faith. π (while continuing to work on exercising) http://aneducationalphoenix.edublogs.org/2013/12/02/maybe-a-nerdlution-works-better-than-a-resolution/
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I’m in, too. I plan to walk/run a mile a day and read one chapter a day from my stack of professional books.
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I have given in to the pressure of my household and will join the #NerdLution. Here is my commitment.
http://www.scottsibberson.com/2013/12/becoming-part-of-nerdlution.html
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Logging 20 + running miles per week in the next seven weeks. Skip sodas (I’ve done it before, but this is HUGE. I am a soda freak) for sparkling water. Skip lattes (that on the way to school stop) for black coffee. Work on core and back in next seven weeks.
Oh yeah. . .there is that book project too.
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I finally started a blog, thanks to #nerdlution. You gave me a much-needed kick in the butt. http://kiddrivenblog.wordpress.com/
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The spontaneity of #nerdlution has me throwing my hat in the ring too. I’m going to read every day for work and just for me, because those are not always the same. I’ll also spend as much time as I can every day on the stationery bike, because it is possible to cycle through the pain to discomfort to ease of motion.
If we do this again, I’ll add writing my own material instead of only reviews, essays and leading online book chats.
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Yippee!
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My #nerdlution is to actually start writing the book I have always wanted to. I could start with a blog so that I would have a link to post. Maybe I will even come up with an idea for an #NCTE session and submit it on time. π I guess all mine revolve around taking time to write. Very excited for this.
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So ready for #NerdLution. Here’s my blog on it:
http://jessicacrawford28.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/my-nerdlution/
Can’t wait!!
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I don’t have a blog, but I want to join in, so here goes…
I am committing to 20 minutes of exercise every day. I think it will help my mindset and it will help me lose the weight I was told to lose 6 months ago.
I am also committed to reading 30 minutes per day. I also need to diversify my reading and branch out to what might interest my students. There are also so many professional development books I want to read, and quite honestly they’re piling up.
I’m going to do it! Any support or advice you all want to give would be awesome!
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I’m joining! Here goes… something!
http://yabookbridges.com
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I’m so excited to find my focus once again. I want to blog but, haven’t figured it out yet, so I will write for 30 minutes, and walk for 30. Everyday. The reading part is not a challenge. π thank you wonderful work of Twitter for being inspiring.
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Shizzoot…I never made it official. I’m totally in. My blog is cazenoviacreek.com and here is my post about joining up: http://www.cazenoviacreek.com/2013/11/joining-nerdlution.html
For fifty days I will:
write and publish a post a day
run daily for at least 1 mile
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Anyone getting their students involved for a truncated #nerdlution?
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nice idea…thanks!
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I’m in.. Just finished PiBoIdMo for 30 days, and will now commit the next 50 days of NerdLution to drafting some of those story ideas. Also, blogging on a more regular basis… Love the thrill of a deadline!http://janeroecooper.wordpress.com/
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This is amazing 70+ people already in… Here’s my #nerdlution http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/nerdlution-day-1-the-mission-the-plan-the-ground-rules/
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#Nerdlution sounds great! I’m in. I plan to read every day for 30 uninterrupted minutes, walk 2 miles a day, and write a handwritten note of gratitude to someone every day. Best wishes to everyone starting this positive plan of action!
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I’m in!
No HUGE changes, just small steps that will make life better-if I’m successful with the small stuff, I’ll set greater challenges.
http://the-epic-life.blogspot.com
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(sans blog post) I plan to read aloud with @AimeeLWinner each night for my #nerdlution. Making time to bring back the habit. Thanks, @nerdybookclub and pals!
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My first blog! I’m in!
http://readingqueen14.blogspot.com/2013/12/ready-set-go.html
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I’m in! Here’s my #nerdlution blog post π http://sparkleonjen.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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My #nerdlution: 20 meat free days, and 30 diet coke free days and…start my own blog! Yea me!
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So, I am somehow continuing 100 days of push-ups per day – even though I am now more sore than I have been in months. At the same time, I am so inspired by this group, this little-big idea, and will go for it with everyone in mind. (Plus, I feel awesome. Sore, but awesome).
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You got this.
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My newish blog is my #nerdlution! http://weeklyappchallenge.edublogs.org/ I am trying to integrate an app a week into my classroom in a meaningful way.
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Here’s my post:
Readteacherread.wordpress.com
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Doin’ it!
Yoga everyday:http://kathyellendavis.com/2013/12/02/nerdlution-round-1/
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Yoga. Even if it’s just ten minutes. I’ve been promising myself I’d get back into it. I am nerdluting.
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THis is a fantastic idea. I’m in: http://sheeryhall.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution-round-1.html
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Was wondering what this was all about. Now that I know, I want in! Updated my #IMWAYR post to include my #nerdlutions http://thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/what-are-you-reading-71-imwayr-december-1-2013/
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Here we go! The #Nerdlution Revolution. http://mikehaysbooks.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/nerdlution/
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My #nerdlutions, walk more and start a blog. http://bookwhisperer.com/2013/12/01/my-nerdlution-start-a-new-blog/
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Here’s mine: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/nerdlution-round-1/ committing to working on my manuscript very day.
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This is a great idea. And, hopefully, I will be able to meet this challenge. My #nerdlution is to post something to my blog every day. http://judymko.wordpress.com
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I’m going for it!
http://bookreviewsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2013/12/let-nerdlution-begin.html
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My #nerdlutions: multi-purpose quick writes, more time on the elliptical, focused writing every day. I’ll record my progress here http://threeteacherstalk.com
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I will write 50 letters of appreciation to fifty people who have impacted my life. Some I will mail, some I will deliver and some I will keep myself for they have gone before me. What a great idea this is. #nerdLution
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My #nerdlution! Just in time!
http://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/nerdlution-fine-ill-do-it/
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Ok! I am in! I have two… I will read daily (I am a more sporadic reader and would like that to change) and I will find a new person to follow on Twitter every day. #nerdlution
http://jugglingjodie.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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After PiBoIdMo, I realized I need to start writing in the morning before work instead of in the wee hours of the night. I didn’t think I’d start December 2nd, but there’s really no reason to wait. Thanks for the challenge! My Nerdlution is to write (draft, dummy, revise, query, pitch) in the morning every day. Now it’s out there–hold me to it!
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I tried, for as long as I could to resist, but I can’t stand that everyone else is going to have fun and form great habits, and I’m not. I want to:
1) write poetry for 15 minutes a day
2) keep a food diary of what I eat
3) read Scripture for 15 minutes every day
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I’m in. http://chartingbythestars.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/accepting-the-nerdlution-invitation/
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Yay.
1. To break a sweat every day
2. To write every day
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My #nerdlution is to run outside daily for at least 30 minutes and catch up on Nerdy-nominated nonfiction. Love this!
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What a great idea, was feeling exactly the same way. No blog, but here’s mine: 1. to let 50 people (one a day) know how much their lives mean to mine and 2. (gulp) to tweet once a day for 50 days and not let it scare me.
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20 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes of writing. First thing in the morning.
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Thanks for this great idea. We are both in! Clare- 30 minutes writing and 30 minutes pleasure reading. Tammy – 30 minutes exercise and 30 minutes writing. http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=658
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Read for 30 minutes before going to bed instead of watching television
Keep up with my 1 Second Everyday videos.
No more eating after 8:00 PM
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This is so inspirational, to read the comments and see already the community that’s forming. I did a mile a day fitness streak inOct., and in November I posted an inspiration for #NaNoWriMo almost every day on my blog. Committing myself to writing and sharing in that way was very reflective for me. For my #nerdlution, I will continue to write daily and post on the blog once a week, and continue to strive for my daily fitness, since I’ve managed to maintain that since October. It gets tougher with travels and weather. And the continuing to carry through without flagging part… This is so great!! Thank you all!
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My #nerdlution: A comic a day! http://librarianjenna.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/nerdlution-a-comic-a-day/
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IN LIKE FLYNN!
1 – exercise
2 – write daily (15 min. at least)
3 – comment on blogs (to build community)
WHOOP!
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Thanks Colby! Here’s my post:
http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php
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I’m going to be writing for 30 minutes every day (finally finish that pesky YA novel first draft) & walking with pups for 30 min. at least 3/week! I’m thinking I need to add getting a blog up and running as well! #nerdlution
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Viva la #nerdlution!
http://ipushbooks.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/you-say-you-want-a-nerdlution/
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I’m drinking more water and writing a haiku a day. My post is here: http://readingpastbedtime.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-holdout-joins-nerdlution.html
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My #nerdlution is to daily read and review on goodreads 1 picture book (fiction or nonfiction). Many times I concentrate on reading MG novels to promote to my students that I neglect the younger ones. Would like to be more deliberate with picture books and not read them in spurts.
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I’m writing every morning. Something. Anything. Just writing. Goals within goals. π Here’s my post: http://www.thisaverageamericanhome.com/2013/12/im-piboidmo-winner-and-my-nerdlution.html
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Sounds like a fine idea π I try to draw something every day… with decent, if inconsistent results. For the next 50 days though, I’m sketching for #nerdlution and posting them to my book/illustration blog:
http://erikbrooks.blogspot.com/search/label/%23nerdlution
Cheers, and thanks Colby!
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Walk my dogs every day. Read 30 mins every night with my kids.
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#nerdlution Thank you for your spirit. I am reading 60 min of children’s lit each day and blogging about it. First post it up at readwriteandplay.blogspot.com
My Love Affair with Kevin Henkes Grows (a review of Billy Miller, whole class conversation, and more)
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I tell ya, this is great stuff π And I’m assuming that NERDLUTION is different than something as fleeting as a NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION in that it can be started ANY day of the year π
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My #nerdlution is to write every day for 50 days! Here’s my post: http://ajpine.com/joining-the-nerdlution/
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Alright, alright, I’m in! My #nerdlution is to practice my trombone every day. I’m trying to re-learn after a 20+ year hiatus.
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#nerdlution Delight in something/someone/somewhere EVERY SINGLE DAY. Then share it.
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Im in, too. http://melissaguerrette.blogspot.com/2013/12/joining-in-nerdlution.html
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I’ve been struggling with writing alllllll night long. And so I went to Twitter as a master distractionβ¦which I haven’t been on since Thanksgiving and found #nerdlution. It was like destiny or something. Thanks for kicking my sorry a$$, Colby & Chris. 50 days of writing. Here goes!
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I haven’t written a blog post about it yet, but I am definitely joining the #nerdlution movement. I am planning to walk or workout every day (and reach my step count goal with my fitbit). I am also going to write every day because I need to be more intentional about my writing as well.
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I am joining the #nerdlution! Here’s my blog post…
http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdultion.html
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My oh my – what a community. Here’s my goal here: http://thereisabookforthat.com/2013/12/02/its-calling-nerdlution/
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Alright, just finished day 1. My #nerdlution is 30 minutes or reading/writing towards NBCT Renewal and 45 minutes of exercise toward marathon.
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Just joined up! Day 1 DONE!
http://irunreadteach.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/nerdlution-fun/
Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com
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I’m in! http://www.readnowsleeplater.com/2013/12/nerdlution-begins-now.html Thanks for starting this!
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A day late, but I’m so in!
My goals:
1. Work out at least 20 minutes a day, every day
2. Read daily. I need to get reading more YA fiction. I’ve been working so hard on AP Lit planning the last few years that I haven’t read much else. It’s time.
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I am a day late, but here is my goal: http://aredden.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/i-am-joining-the-nerdlution/
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I found out about this late last night (well, late for me), but promptly decided I had to join in. My goal? Writing for 30 minutes each day. It can be in increments or in one fell swoop, just so long as I get that half hour in.
I only squeaked in 20 minutes last night, but like I said, I found out about it late, so I’m calling it good.
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After telling myself I wouldn’t, I joined last night. You can read about my goals here: http://www.reneeboss.blogspot.com/2013/12/making-moving-for-nerdlution.html
I’m grateful to everyone for the inspiration. You are all a very encouraging & inspiring group of educators!
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Began yesterday! http://www.facsclassroomideas.com/2013/12/nerdlution.html
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Better late than never…my goal is to sincerely express my gratitude to all the people in my life #nerdlution
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Only two days into it, but so far so good! Here are my goals: http://wp.me/p2Flj1-ht
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I plan a nerdlutiion a day–a lot to do with appreciation, but maybe other things, too. A way to make myself be more aware in my own life.
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My #nerdlution is the write everyday. Follow me @tchrannie and on annielaoshi.blogspot.com for details and updates.
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Nerdlutions: (1) walk and (2) work on Whole Brain Teaching certification…should be totally certified if I just work at it daily for 50 days…so do-able!
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My nerdlution is to do some non-blog-related writing each day. Here’s my kick-off post: http://100scopenotes.com/2013/12/02/ask-me-about-my-nerdlution/
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Started a day late! But wrote tonight for an hour! And it’s not bad!!! Who knew???
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So impressed with how many people are making nerdlutions! My #nerdlution 1)keep blogging after baby arrives, 2) read every night 3) drink more water and get more sleep and 4) do Lumosity every day! http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2013/12/nerdlutions.html
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I will eventually get around to blogging about it … maybe? But I am going to write for 50 days (even if some of it is not published). Plus, I’m combining this with a “Get 10,000 steps on a pedometer each day” goal. Started yesterday, and I’m doing okay so far.
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Late to share, but I’ve been living it the last 2 days… Going to try to leave school by 5:30 every night. Been staying way too late, even after my productivity sinks. Last night I was in my car at 5:28!
Thrilled to know there will be a round 2, as well! Already planning that one, but it requires a bit of intentional groundwork… So I can think about it now, then jump all over it on Jan. 21!
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I used to read a book to my daughter, who is now 8 yrs of age, each night – actually, at least 3 books before bed time! But for some reason it stopped. I got busier with school ‘stuff’ and her dad just got too tired to read to her. AND she’s learnt how to read independently. So 2 hours ago, we did read 3 chapters of “The 13-Storey Tree House” by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Mind you she’s read this before. The beautiful thing is that she was happy and content to read it with me againπ. I promised her that we will read a book together for the next 50 days. My daughter is very excited about this… ‘already planned books we’re going to read togetherπ. Thank you #nerdlution for this great idea!
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Love this idea! Started a day late because Of my absence on Twitter, but it’s better late than never! My #nerdlution is to write therr daily gratitudes in a Gratitude Journal. See my post here: http://euribe.edublogs.org/?p=339
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Look at how many of us there is! Wow! I am doing 50 days of happy – and have been loving it http://pernillesripp.com/2013/12/01/my-50-days-of-happy-nerdlution/
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Thanks for this idea, Colby. Just awesome. I’m joining in today…better late than never. I have eight easy but meaningful #nerdlutions. Here’s my post:
http://rmccormackwrites.blogspot.com/2013/12/joining-nerdlution-revolution.html
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I’m in!
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#nerdlution for blogging, photographing and happy!
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I started writing at least 15 minutes a day ( #WFMAD ) with Laurie Halse Anderson on September 1, and kept it up for 55 days. So I’m starting again with the #nerdlution crowd. Those YA novels won’t write themselves!
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Thanks for the inspiration! Here’s my post:
http://teachingexperiment.com/2013/12/385/
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First and foremost thank you for providing the community for Nerdultion. Nothing is more positively powerful than these connections. We are in this business for the connections weather it is through writing, reading, sharing teaching, learning, following or leading. We all understand power of words and the deep and remarkable ways they shape lives.
I love that so many of our commitments are similar. The challenges are individual and quite personal yet we all see the power in our commitment to: the process of writing, the practice of reading and the respect of our bodies.
That said, my nerdlutions are not so original. But I take great comfort that my goals are so similar to so many of the people I admire personally and professionally.
I want to have writing be a part of everyday for me and my children
I want to read 1 poem aloud everyday ( audience optional)
I want to walk/run with true commitment.
Thank you
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I’m in!
http://www.ruthayreswrites.com/2013/12/nerdlution-im-in.html
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My nerdlution: 1. walk, maybe run, with the dog almost everyday, 2. not to drink diet coke any day, 3. write everyday. It looks like blogging again is added to the list too. π http://refiningrcraft.blogspot.com/
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I’m in on the Nerdlution! Liesl will eat plant-based, whole foods through January 20, excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s day, in which I generally eat several pounds of cheese.
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My nerdlution is to do the 30 Day Plank Challenge, and then keep going with it. (Already been at it for five days…)
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My #nerdlution is to do Chalk-A-Day. A small poem in chalk, much like #chalkabration, BUT DAILY for 50 Days!! I will be posting on Twitter @Betsy_writes
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Chalk-A-Day. What a cool idea π Never heard of it!
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TRying to do things that make me happy and fulfilled. http://thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-post-nerdlution.html
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I am writing and blogging daily. http://aredden.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/i-am-joining-the-nerdlution/
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A little late in the game but I’m joining: http://rogueanthropologist.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/joining-in-nerdlution/
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With all the work & projects I’ve taken on, I couldn’t quite commit for fifty days, but as you’ll see from my blog post this week (http://tomakeaprairie.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/over-the-river-through-the-woods-good-tidings-and-an-invite-for-the-holidays/), I was definitely inspiredβenough to offer a community challenge as well. Thanks for helping me do something I’ve been wanting to do for a while! Vicki
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Thank you to Colby Sharp and Chris Lehman for pushing me out of my comfort zone to write a blog in one day. I usually ponder a post over several days but a nerdlution is to write more. Read on to see my thoughts. Happy nerdlutions for the 2014 New Year. New Post: Resolute to Create Spaces to Grow As a Learner http://buff.ly/1fQYNBN
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Pondering life while making a new nerdlution is a reflective process-New Post: Words: Singular Entries to Meaningful Dialogue, http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2014/01/words-singular-entries-to-meaningful.html.
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